Buyer II Job Listing at Kelly Services in San Jose, CA (Job ID 9426029)

Description

Engineering Buyer
Located in San Jose, CA
Pay rate: 25.00 hour

This position reports to the Manager, Supply Chain.
Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
Shows Initiative and responsibility, is proactive, seeks out possible solutions for issues before escalating.
Under minimal supervision, performs varied purchasing assignments to procure supplies, raw materials and equipment necessary for the operation of the organization, based on MRP or actual customer orders released from hold. Follows established procedures, practices and policies to contact vendors, obtain quotations, examine bids, make awards, place orders, and expedite delivery of goods/services.
Exercises judgment and working knowledge of materials and sources of supply to make purchase at price consistent with quality and quantity.

Key Responsibilities:
Negotiates and generates purchase orders for approved purchase requisitions, and production materials per MRP.
Reviews and resolves daily internal purchasing problems and shortages within his/her commodity, and ensures communication to cross functional teams.
Reschedule Purchase Orders as required.
Supports major cost reduction programs.
Returns discrepant inventory items to vendors within his/her commodity.
Resolves discrepant invoice issues in a timely manner.
Confers with suppliers concerning late, on-time and early deliveries.
Participates in supplier performance reviews within his/her commodity.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Will frequently be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• Will be occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree from a four-year college or university; or 1 to 2 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Purchasing certificate preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to use a PC with Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to perform data entry into an ERP system such as Oracle.
• Well organized and must have good communication skills.
• Interaction with Other Employees level of contact, purpose and frequency Regularly interfaces with Production leads and Supervisors, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, Demand Planning, R D Engineering, Accounts Payable and Document Services.
• Occasionally interacts with Marketing/Sales, and Finance.
• Builds stable working relationships internally. 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

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